MLT 132 Clinical Chemistry

Course Overview

An introduction to the principles and procedures of various tests performed in clinical chemistry. Presents the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedures for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal values. Also includes basic chemical laboratory techniques, chemical laboratory safety, electrolytes and acid-base balance, mineral and bone metabolism, carbohydrates, renal function, hemoglobin production disorders. Students will be expected to correlate laboratory test results with normal physiology and biochemistry and with disease states. Utilizes a student laboratory for experiences in basic clinical chemistry procedures.

Communication

Course Updates: We will be communicating with each via your NEIT email. Please do not use the inbox feature of Canvas. In my experience messages have gotten lost. Please expect a 24-hour turn around time for a response.
Course Contact: Email me anytime at rsilva@neit.edu with questions or concerns. We can always set up more Zoom meetings if necessary.

Expectations

Material Access: The learning materials are located in the Course Modules . Timely up dates will be in the Announcements area and via email.
Organizational Method: This course is organized into 10 weekly modules to align with the New England Tech 10 week term.
Expectations: My expectation from you as the student is first and foremost communication. I can not stress enough how important that is. If you are struggling I need to know ASAP so that we can work together as a team to rectify the issues. Please keep in mind that there will be a lot of material presented at once. It is VERY easy to fall behind. Please don't let it happen.
- My suggestions are to listen to the PowerPoint video. Read the sections of the textbook that pertain to the information. Print out the Key Points document as this is what we will be going over in class.
- Come prepared and with questions,
- We will have a final exam which will cover all Clinical Chemistry I material, including lecture and lab.

Quick Access

Weekly Modules: Access to learning materials and activities by week.
Canvas Student Guides: Answers to frequently asked Canvas questions
Get Help: How to contact Canvas or NEIT for technical help.